Snowshoe Adventure in the Heart of the Salzkammergut

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Upscale

Group size

1-6 tourists,
over 10 y.o.

Snow transforms the Salzkammergut into a different world—mountains softened by white silence, frozen lakes shimmering like glass, and paths where every step leaves its mark on untouched snow. This journey leads you right into that stillness, where time slows down and the landscape feels endless.

From your base in Bad Goisern, you’ll climb by cable car to the vast Dachstein plateau, wander across the karst with sweeping views to glacier peaks, and trace forested trails up to the Goisererhütte and High Kalmberg. Days unfold between snowshoe hikes to hidden chapels, alpine pastures, and panoramic ridges, while evenings invite rest in small spa towns. Halfway through, you pause in Bad Ischl, once the retreat of emperors, to soak in warm thermal waters before continuing to Ebensee and the serene plateau of Feuerkogel.

With luggage transfers arranged and city-to-mountain transport included, you move freely from one valley to the next, carrying only what you need for the day. Snowshoes open the way to places unreachable in winter by any other means—quiet summits, frozen forests, and lake horizons waiting to be discovered. Join our tour and step into the Salzkammergut in its most magical season and let the snow guide your adventure!

Please note: this is a self-guided tour

Family Tours

Lukas B. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, German

We specialize in planning environmentally friendly, individually tailored nature journeys throughout the Salzkammergut and across Austria. With deep regional knowledge and a passion for sustainable travel, we craft authentic experiences that connect travelers with the beauty of our landscapes. We believe self-guided adventures should never feel lonely. Our team of passionate outdoor enthusiasts knows the trails inside out. While hikers explore at their own pace, we’re always nearby — offering tips, answering questions, and providing support whenever it’s needed. Whether navigating a trail or seeking local recommendations, we make sure every journey is safe, enriching, and unforgettable

Tour highlights

Footprints in Silence

Snowshoe trails across Dachstein’s high plateau and the serene Feuerkogel

Mountain Rituals

Alpine huts, chapels, and timeless winter forests on the way to Kalmberg

Live for a moment like an Emperor

A spa day in Bad Ischl, once the holiday retreat of Franz Joseph

Route details

Welcome to sunlit Bad Goisern, a charming spa town perfectly set on Lake Hallstatt. With its unique climate and mountain backdrop, it has long been a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts. Depending on your arrival time, stretch your legs on a gentle winter walk along the Traunreiterweg, following the lively river from Goiserer Bridge to Weißenbach Bridge. In the evening, settle into your hotel and receive your detailed travel documents.

Hike: approx. 1 hr 15 min, 3 km, easy

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Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

The following average times were used for the calculated walking times:
Per hour: 2.6 kilometers / 200 meters in altitude

Accommodation

Comfort

Upscale

Hotel

5 nights

Supplement for single room - 139 EUR
Supplement for half board - 210 EUR
Additional nights (before / after) - on request

For the first three nights you will stay at comfortable hotel in Bad Goisern, and then for the last 2 nights at a hotel in Ebensee.

Conditions

Included

5x overnight stay in ***hotels with breakfast buffet;
1x welcome drink;
1x public bus ride there and back Krippenstein cable car (day 2);
1x ascent and descent Krippenstein cable car (day 2);
1x public bus ride there and back Bad Goisern - Gosau (day 3);
1x train journey Bad Goisern - Bad Ischl (day 4);
1x 4 h admission to the Eurotherme in Bad Ischl (thermal spa on day 4);
1x train journey Bad Ischl - Ebensee (day 4);
1x journey with the Salzkammergut Shuttle to the Feuerkogel cable car;
1x ascent and descent with the Feuerkogel cable car (day 5);
1x map and other information material;
1x luggage transfer (2 pieces per person, max. 25 kg per piece, each additional 5,00 € / piece on site) + daily service hotline by our office.

Extras

flight tickets;
supplement for single room € 139;
supplement for half board € 210;
solo traveler supplement € 30;
additional nights (before / after) - on request;
snowshoes including poles: 110,00 € per person for the entire tour (Snowshoe rental – please pre-order!);
extras payable on site:
Local tax: between € 1- 4 per person and night (from 16 years).